Description
A quick and flavorful Garlic Butter Beef Tortellini recipe that combines savory ground beef with tender cheese tortellini, all tossed in a fragrant garlic butter sauce and finished with Parmesan and fresh parsley. Perfect for a satisfying dinner ready in just 20 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
Meat
- 1 lb ground beef
Pasta
- 1 package (20 oz) refrigerated cheese tortellini
Butter Sauce
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Cheese and Herbs
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
Oil
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
- Cook the ground beef: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add ground beef and cook until browned, about 6–8 minutes, breaking it apart as it cooks. Season with salt and black pepper. Drain excess grease if needed.
- Cook the tortellini: Meanwhile, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the tortellini according to package directions, usually 3–5 minutes. Drain and set aside.
- Make garlic butter sauce: Reduce skillet heat to medium and add butter to the cooked beef. Once melted, stir in minced garlic and red pepper flakes. Cook for 1–2 minutes until fragrant.
- Toss tortellini with sauce: Add the cooked tortellini to the skillet and gently toss to coat with the garlic butter beef mixture.
- Add cheese and parsley: Stir in grated Parmesan and chopped parsley until evenly combined.
- Serve: Serve warm with extra Parmesan on top if desired.
Notes
- Use freshly minced garlic for the best flavor.
- Adjust red pepper flakes to control spice level or omit for no heat.
- Drain excess grease from the beef to avoid a greasy sauce.
- Fresh parsley adds a nice bright flavor, but you can substitute with dried parsley if needed.
- This dish pairs well with a simple green salad or steamed vegetables.
